step (along)

verb

Definition of step (along)next
as in to depart
to leave a place often for another now that my ride's here, I'll be stepping along

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for step (along)
  1. depart
  2. move
  3. exit
  4. get
  5. go
  6. run along
  7. get off
  8. pull out
Verb
  • But Roosevelt continued to press for progressive tax reform even after Long departed from the political (and earthly) stage.
    — Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • That figure undercuts the simplest version of the story, in which departing billionaires are draining capital from the state alongside their personal wealth.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of depart
Verb
  • Russia has used ports such as Astrakhan and Olya to move military cargo between Iran and Russia, according to analysts.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The annual judging is done by examining the photos of the works, given that the medium, blackboards, can’t be moved easily.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of move
Verb
  • Following a consultation with Groeschner, Schmitt exited the game and slowly walked off the field.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Iran remains incentivized to exercise maximum control over shipping traffic entering and exiting the oil-rich region.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of exit
Verb
  • When Marshall showed up, Reyes and Chamberlain both fired guns at Marshall as Marshall tried to get away, according to the affidavit.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • The idea is that the more of the filter feeders cling to the seawall, the cleaner the canal gets.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of get
Verb
  • Fans were in horror before going quiet as Aubrey Edwards called for the bell.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • But Tessarion’s always there and there’s a love and a deep appreciation that goes both ways with them.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 July 2026
Definition of go
Verb
  • Throw this basic tee on for a morning run along the beach or use it as a rash guard while swimming.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
  • Or, spend the afternoon biking or running along the Lakefront Trail, catch the sunset at Belmont Harbor, or explore Lakeview's bookstores, breweries, and cafés.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Definition of run along
Verb
  • That edge hasn’t been on display, likely because the Giants got off to a bad start and haven’t built any momentum all season.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • As New York recounts, Sun was instrumental in helping WLFI get off the ground.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of get off
Verb
  • The 17 passengers and crew who lived told investigators everyone survived the landing, but many passengers struggled to locate life vests and the crew had a difficult time pulling out life rafts.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • While the Republicans leaned on a long-time political loyalty from law enforcement, Democrats pulled out on the stops in an effort to convince attendees to vote for the person, not the party.
    — Rachel Royster July 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of pull out
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“Step (along).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/step%20%28along%29. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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